There isn’t much documentation about how to get to Isla Taquile, nor how it works to find a homestay, so we’ll try to make it clear. Overview and Cost: Departure boat: 7:45am ish at the Puno dock Return boat: 2pm ish from dock on West side of Taquile Cost: 25 soles round trip (includes Taquile entrance fee) Lunch: 15-20 soles (trout and potatoes, at a restaurant that you’ll be guided to with all the other tourists on your boat) Homestay: 15-20 soles per person Dinner: 15 soles (at the homestay) Breakfast: 10-12 soles (at the homestay) The Details: The best/cheapest way is to go (and...

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